Haymarket, Capitol Square Hotel

The Capitol Square Hotel is located on the corner of George Street and Campbell Street, in the inner city suburb of Haymarket. Located next to the Capitol Theatre, it is part of the Capitol Square development that extends to Hay Street and includes the former Palace Hotel, the Watkins Terrace group of buildings, a former bank and post office and the former Parker Lane. The buildings were originally constructed in 1876-1877 in the Victorian Italianate architectural style. They were redeveloped in the 1990s and now feature shops, a hotel, a pub, restaurants, offices, recreation and special function facilities.

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Haymarket, Market City, Moon Festival

Market City is a shopping centre above Paddy's Markets at Haymarket, near Chinatown. These umbrellas hung above the centre court as part of the Moon Festival celebrations.

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Kingsford, Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Holy Trinity Anglican Church is located on the corner of Sturt Street and Anzac Parade, in the eastern suburb of Kingsford. The original church on this site was known as St. Martin's Mission Church built in 1913. It was replaced by the first Holy Trinity church built in 1932 which was destroyed by fire in 1987. This building, built in 1989, was designed by Woodhouse and Danks.

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Circular Quay, Opera House, ferry

A view of Sydney Harbour towards Sydney Opera House from the Cahill Expressway Walkway, above Circular Quay railway station, as the Manly ferry makes its way to Circular Quay. The Queenscliff is a Freshwater Class ferry.

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Sydney skyscrapers

These two Sydney skyscrapers are viewed from the walkway beside the Cahill Expressway, above Circular Quay railway station. The building on the left is the AMP Centre, which is a 43 level office tower and retail centre built in 1977. It has just been announced that it will undergo a major redevelopment which will see the entire exterior redesigned, to give it a more sleek and modern appearance. The one on the right is Governor Phillip Tower, a 64 level office building completed in 1994.

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Jesse Street Gardens, plaque

This bronze plaque is located at the entrance of Jesse Street Gardens at Circular Quay. It commemorates the opening of the park in 1990 and its dedication to Australian Women. Jesse Street (1889-1970) was a noted feminist and international peace campaigner. She gained international publicity for the situation of Aboriginal Australians and her suggested amendments to the Australian constitution were adopted in 1967.

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Circular Quay, ship and ferries

This cruise ship berthed at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, dwarfs the ferries and boats at Circular Quay ferry wharves. The arrival of the Carnival Legend this week marks the start of cruise season. This view is from the walkway beside the Cahill Expressway, above Circular Quay railway station.

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Daceyville, substation

This electricity substation no.32 is located in Dacey Garden Reserve, on the corner of Gardeners Road and Bunnerong Road, in the eastern suburb of Daceyville. The heritage listed building was built in 1913 in the Federation architectural style.

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Randwick, Avonmore

Avonmore is a group of nine terrace houses located along The Avenue, opposite Alison Park, in the eastern suburbs of Randwick. These heritage listed, three storey terrace houses were built in 1888 by John Walsh in the Victorian Italianate architectural style. The middle terrace seen here is currently run as a boutique hotel known as Avonmore on the Park, while remaining terraces are all privately owned.

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Little Bay, Interdenominational Australian Nurses War Memorial Chapel

The Interdenominational Australian Nurses War Memorial Chapel is located along Lister Avenue, in the eastern suburb of Little Bay. The original chapel was built in 1967 as part of the former Prince Henry Hospital site, looking out on the Pacific Ocean. It was destroyed by fire in 1981 but was rebuilt to the original plans in 1982.

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Pacific Power Building, sculpture

This curious piece of contemporary artwork is located near the entrance of the Pacific Power Building, on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Park Street, opposite Hyde Park.

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Rushcutters Bay, Sydney skyline

This cloudy sky above the Sydney skyline, behind Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay, is viewed from Yarranabbe Park in the eastern suburb of Darling Point. 

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Woollahra, The Light Brigade Hotel

The Light Brigade Hotel is located on the corner of Oxford Street and Jersey Road, in the eastern suburb of Woollahra, bordering Paddington. It was designed by Sidney Warden and built in 1939 in the art deco architectural style. The pub is named after the famous British light cavalry immortalised by the "Charge of the Light Brigade" against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 in the Crimean War.

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Paddington, Reservoir Gardens

Paddington Reservoir Gardens are on the corner of Oxford Street and Oatley Road, in the inner city suburb of Paddington. This view is from the park on the top level towards Paddington Town Hall. The remains of a former 19th century underground reservoir were redeveloped in 2009 to create an urban sanctuary with lawns, flower beds, shaded seating and a fish pond water feature.

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Paddington, terrace house

This terrace house is located on the corner of Union Street and Broughton Street, in the inner city suburb of Paddington. This house is about twice the size of most terrace houses in this area but its divided design helps it blend into the streetscape.

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Paddington, Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel is located at Five Ways, on the corner of Glennmore Road and Broughton Street, in the inner city suburb of Paddington. This heritage listed pub was built in 1888.

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Paddington, St. George's Anglican Church

St. George's Anglican Church is located along Glenmore Road in the inner city suburb of Paddington. This heritage listed church was built in 1889 in the Victorian Free Gothic architectural style.

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Watsons Bay, Victoria Wharf

Victoria Wharf is located on Sydney Harbour, in the eastern suburb of Watsons Bay. It sits at the end of Victoria Wharf Reserve along Pacific Street and provides some spectacular views of the harbour and the city skyline.

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Watsons Bay, tree

This view of Sydney Harbour is from Sydney Harbour National Park at South Head, in the eastern suburb of Watsons Bay.

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Watsons Bay, Dunbar House

Dunbar House is located along Marine Parade in the eastern suburb of Watsons Bay. This heritage listed house was designed by Mortliner Lewis and built around 1837. In 1854 it became the Marine Hotel and later the Greenwich Pier Hotel and the Royal Hotel until 1923. It then became the Vaucluse Municipal Council Chambers until 1948 when amalgamation with Woollahra Council took place. It was refurbished in 2010 and is now a cafe and events venue.

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